A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 126

Chapter 126 I Am Mad

“Why did you hug me?” Cindy expressed her dismay when Finnegan and Bernice accompanied her 15 to her house.

Cindy could not shake off the memory of Finnegan hugging her waist.

In her twenty-nine years of life, no man had ever done that to her before.

“I held

you close to get you out of there,” Finnegan explained with a playful glint in his eyes. “But you the one who held on so tightly that I couldn’t even push you away.

A blush crept up Ci

s cheeks.

She had instinctiv leaned into Finnegan’s embrace, taking him as a source of security.

As she recalled the incident, a blend of embarrassment and indignation washed over her. “Don’t distort the truth! You were the one who hugged me and touched me!”

Finnegan’s l*ps twitched. “You’re the one who should stop distorting the truth. My darling

you.

re, min?!

He had indeed held Cindy close and even playfully pinched her, but he had not anticipated Cindy being so upfront about it.

Bernice shot daggers at Finnegan surreptitiously before comforting Cindy. “Cin, Finnegan did that for a reason. Don’t be mad at him.”

“He just took advantage of me,” Cindy huffed, but her tone was noticeably less stern. “And he was so evil. He even set Mr. Sable up before leaving, showing no ounce of respect,”

It was evident the Liam had not summoned Alisha. After all, if he truly knew her, he would not have left the restaurant in such a humiliating manner.

Fueled by anger, Solomon would direct his frustration at Liam regardless of the truth.

Finnego uckled. “Looks like you’re not just a pretty face.” Feeling Cindy’s increasing nger, Finnegan quicklifted the conversation. “And as for respect… he can’t stop thinking about Betrice. Why should I show in any respect? If you weren’t Bernice’s best friend. I wouldn’t even pay attention to you.”

Finnegan and Cindy, Bernice immediately interjected, “Finnegan, why don’t you go

wanted to avoid further conflict with Cindy, so he just shrugged and walked forward

the difference between Finnegand Liam tonight?” Bernic asked, holding Cindy hand.

Liam is practically helpless in that situation. Deep down, he probably wanted to

high regard for years, she was

“Cin, being helpless isn’t a valid reason or excuse. Claiming to save the attitude to protect someone doesn’t mean much if there’s no action behind it. When it really mattered,

was stunned for a moment as realization dawned on

man who only weighs the pros and cons of the situation to save himself, versus a man who stands before you regardless

quivered.

best interest in mind,” Bernice said with a gentle smile. “But don’t need a man who abandon me in difficult times.

I’ve chosen is Finnegan!” Bernice gently patted the back of Cindy hand before walking up to

and

stop defending Liam

muttered, “Is this all shful thinking on my

way back, Bernice said, “Finnegan, I don’t

thought, was momentarily taken aback. “Then where do you want

eyes at him, then pulled her hand away from his and hurried forward. “I want to spend a

Finnegan was still somewhat dazed. “Darling, are you

“Finnegan!”

but her actions quickly

found a hotel, and booked a suite designed for

she said as soon as they stepped into the room and entered the

Finneg

T

bobbed as he mumbled to himself, “Is she being serious? But I don’t have much exper ace! How long should

phone abruptly

for a few seconds, Finnegan held the phone to

rang out.

and then

lest Bernice hear their conversation. “You sound like you’ve got a lot

just received treatment at a

sponded coldly, “m

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